January – March — Set 6
Days & Years · जनवरी – मार्च · Questions 51–60 of 70
Which day is celebrated as 'Republic Day' in India to mark the commencement of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: B. January 26
• **January 26** = Republic Day in India marks the commencement of the Constitution of India. • **January 26, 1950** — the date when the Constitution of India came into effect, establishing India as a sovereign republic. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [January 15]: भारत में सेना दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [August 15]: भारत के स्वतंत्रता दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [November 26]: भारत में संविधान दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है, जो इसके अंगीकरण को चिन्हित करता है।
On which day is 'Army Day' observed in India to honor the soldiers of the nation?
Correct Answer: B. January 15
• **January 15** = Army Day in India honors the soldiers of the nation and celebrates the valiance and sacrifice of Indian Army personnel. • **January 15, 1949** — marks the day General K.M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [January 1]: विश्व स्तर पर नव वर्ष दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [January 26]: भारत में गणतंत्र दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [January 30]: भारत में शहीद दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है।
Which day is observed as 'Martyrs' Day' in India in memory of Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer: C. January 30
• **January 30** = Martyrs' Day in India is observed in memory of Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters. • **January 30, 1948** — the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, with a solemn silence observed at 11 AM throughout India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [January 23]: पराक्रम दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [January 26]: भारत में गणतंत्र दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [March 23]: भगत सिंह, सुखदेव और राजगुरु के लिए शहीद दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है।
On which date is 'National Voters' Day' celebrated in India to encourage youth to participate in democracy?
Correct Answer: C. January 25
• **January 25** = National Voters' Day in India encourages youth to participate in democracy and maximize voter enrollment. • **January 25, 2011** — started to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, emphasizing that every vote counts. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [January 10]: विश्व हिंदी दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [January 20]: इस तिथि पर मतदाताओं से संबंधित कोई प्रमुख राष्ट्रीय दिवस नहीं है; [January 30]: भारत में शहीद दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है।
Which day is celebrated as 'National Science Day' in India to honor the Raman Effect?
Correct Answer: D. February 28
• **February 28** = National Science Day in India honors the Raman Effect and spreads awareness about the importance of science in daily life. • **February 28, 1928** — commemorates Sir C.V. Raman's discovery of the inelastic scattering of light, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [February 14]: वैलेंटाइन डे के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [February 21]: अंतरराष्ट्रीय मातृभाषा दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [February 24]: भारत में केंद्रीय उत्पाद शुल्क दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है।
Which international day is observed on March 8 every year?
Correct Answer: B. International Women's Day
• **International Women's Day** = International Women's Day is a global celebration of women's achievements and a call for gender equality. • **March 8** — observed annually since the early 1900s, rooted in labor movements, highlighting ongoing struggles for women's rights. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [International Mother Language Day]: 21 फरवरी को मनाया जाता है; [International Day of Happiness]: 20 मार्च को मनाया जाता है; [International Day of Forests]: 21 मार्च को मनाया जाता है।
Which day is observed as 'World Water Day' by the United Nations to focus on the global water crisis?
Correct Answer: C. March 22
• **March 22** = World Water Day focuses on the global water crisis and inspires action towards sustainable management of freshwater resources. • **March 22** — chosen by the United Nations to highlight the importance of access to safe water and sanitation for all, as outlined in SDG 6. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [March 3]: विश्व वन्यजीव दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [March 15]: विश्व उपभोक्ता अधिकार दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [March 24]: विश्व क्षय रोग दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है।
On which day is 'World Tuberculosis (TB) Day' observed to raise awareness about the disease?
Correct Answer: D. March 24
• **March 24** = World Tuberculosis (TB) Day raises awareness about the disease and its health and social consequences. • **March 24, 1882** — marks the date when Dr. Robert Koch discovered the TB-causing bacterium, a vital step towards its diagnosis and cure. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [March 8]: अंतरराष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [March 20]: अंतरराष्ट्रीय प्रसन्नता दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [March 22]: विश्व जल दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है।
Which day is observed as 'National Youth Day' in India to celebrate the birth of Swami Vivekananda?
Correct Answer: B. January 12
• **January 12** = National Youth Day in India celebrates the birth of Swami Vivekananda, whose teachings inspire the Indian youth. • **January 12** — the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who believed the power of the young generation can transform the nation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [January 1]: नव वर्ष दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [January 15]: भारत में सेना दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [January 26]: भारत में गणतंत्र दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है।
Which day is observed as 'World Wildlife Day' to celebrate the planet's fauna and flora?
Correct Answer: A. March 3
• **March 3** = World Wildlife Day celebrates the planet's diverse species of wild animals and plants and our role in their conservation. • **March 3, 1973** — coincides with the day the CITES treaty was signed, raising awareness about illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [March 12]: इस तिथि पर कोई प्रमुख वन्यजीव-संबंधी दिवस नहीं है; [March 21]: विश्व डाउन सिंड्रोम दिवस और अंतरराष्ट्रीय वन दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है; [March 23]: विश्व मौसम विज्ञान दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है।